Speaking God, it often seems as if the word of the Lord is rare in our days. We confess that we, your servants, may not be listening. We prefer to do what we want, labeling our desires with your name and calling them blessed. We disregard your voice … [Continue reading] about confession: the word of the lord is rare?
prayer of dedication: thank you, Christ
Thank you, Christ, thank you. We don’t always know how to show it. We don’t always know how to say it. We don’t even always know that we are feeling it. Help us begin with this act of giving and these simple words. Thank you, Christ, thank … [Continue reading] about prayer of dedication: thank you, Christ
singing prayer: Joy of Our Mornings
Originally designed to be sung during the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Joy of Our Mornings (tune: Bunessan, Morning Has Broken) God of creation, Lord of all beauty, all creatures join in singing your love; holy compassion, joy of our … [Continue reading] about singing prayer: Joy of Our Mornings
opening prayer: eyes to see
God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob God of our fathers and mothers, Who sees the struggles of your people, and comes to save, Give us eyes to see you in burning bush, feet to feel the holy ground beneath us, and hearts willing to go where you send … [Continue reading] about opening prayer: eyes to see
confession: upside down kingdom
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Matthew 5:14-16 ALL: God of the upside down kingdom, reorient us; for we seek to hide what you would have shine. From our fall in Eden, we have been embarrassed by the fullness of our humanity, and in our shame and fear have … [Continue reading] about confession: upside down kingdom
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